Huq Industries’ latest footfall report reveals significant trends in footfall and dwell time across UK shopping centres, highlighting regional variations and notable changes.
As of the week ending September 22, 2024, the East of England experienced a notable increase in average daily footfall, with a significant rise compared to the same period last year. This region also saw a significant increase in average visit dwell time, which rose year on year.
Conversely, Northern Ireland witnessed a decrease in average visit dwell time, although it saw a substantial increase in working weekday visitation share.
London and the South East also showed positive trends, with year-on-year footfall increases. These insights are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand consumer behaviour and optimise their strategies accordingly.
Shopping Centres Daily Footfall
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data from Huq suggests that the East of England may continue to see growth in both footfall and dwell time over the coming weeks. This prediction is based on the current upward trend and historical data from the same period last year. Retailers and location intelligence companies should monitor these trends closely to adjust their strategies and maximise potential opportunities in these dynamic market conditions.
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